AV Project Manager

AV Project Manager Commercial and Luxury Residential

About i-AV PROi-AV PRO is a technology integration firm specializing in commercial environments and high-end custom residences. We deliver audio/video, collaboration, automation, lighting control, and integrated technology solutions, with a focus on system quality and an exceptional client experience.

Position Overview-We are seeking an experienced AV Project Manager to lead commercial and luxury residential projects from contract award through client acceptance and transition to service. This role combines the scheduling and documentation demands of commercial construction with the personal attention, discretion, and attention to detail expected in custom homes.You will own project execution, budgets, schedules, and client communication, working with our engineering, programming, purchasing, operations, and field teams. The ideal candidate has delivered projects in both markets, anticipates problems, and follows decisions and commitments through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Review contracts, scope, budgets, drawings, and bills of materials at project kickoff; resolve gaps and clarify responsibilities before work begins.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, labor plans, milestones, and dependencies from rough-in through installation, commissioning, and closeout.
• Coordinate engineering, programming, purchasing, warehouse, rack fabrication, field teams, and subcontractors; align resource needs with operations and escalate conflicts early.
• Confirm site readiness, current drawings, equipment availability, and clear crew instructions before mobilizing labor or scheduling deliveries.
• Coordinate with general contractors, builders, architects, designers, electricians, millwork contractors, and client IT teams. Resolve placement, infrastructure, shade-pocket, and finish details before construction deadlines.
• Serve as the primary project contact, lead meetings, and document decisions, task owners, and deadlines. Communicate progress, risks, delays, and required client decisions promptly.
• Track actual costs and remaining labor, materials, and subcontractor commitments; maintain accurate completion forecasts and projected margins.
• Identify scope changes, document cost and schedule impacts, and secure required client and internal approvals before authorizing additional work.
• Conduct site visits to verify progress, workmanship, and readiness. Coordinate site safety requirements and protect occupied spaces, finishes, and client privacy.
• Identify technical concerns and coordinate resolution with engineering, programming, and field leadership; document and communicate approved solutions.
• Maintain current schedules, RFIs, submittals, drawing revisions, change orders, meeting records, and closeout documentation in company systems.
• Coordinate billing milestones and supporting documentation with accounting; flag project issues that may delay invoicing or acceptance.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, punch-list completion, client training, and acceptance; deliver a documented handoff to service, including system records and outstanding commitments.
• Lead project closeout reviews and recommend practical improvements based on project results and lessons learned.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum five years of AV integration project management experience, with demonstrated delivery of both commercial and high-end custom residential projects.
• Strong AV technical foundation and ability to interpret system schematics, signal flow, architectural drawings, and construction documentation.
• Working knowledge of commercial AV, conferencing, DSP, control, AV-over-IP, networking, and residential automation, lighting control, motorized shades, distributed AV, home theaters, and surveillance.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, construction schedules, budgets, forecasts, change orders, multidisciplinary teams, and subcontractors.
• Clear written and verbal communication, sound judgment, and confidence discussing technical decisions, costs, scope, and schedule changes with clients and project partners.
• Discretion and professionalism in occupied homes and business environments, with attention to aesthetics, finished spaces, and client expectations.
• Strong organization, documentation, follow-through, and ability to address risks proactively. Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as described above.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in AV installation, engineering, programming, commissioning, or field leadership.
• Experience with Control4, Lutron HomeWorks/Ketra, Crestron, Extron, Q-SYS, Biamp, Shure.
• Experience with Simpro or comparable project management and job-costing software.
• AVIXA CTS, CTS-D, or CTS-I certification; OSHA 30-Hour Construction training. Required site training must be completed before assignment.

Compensation and Benefits-The base salary range is based on experience and knowledge. i-AV PRO supports continued learning and professional growth across commercial and residential technology integration.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave, and paid company holidays.
• Professional training, certification, and development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer-i-AV PRO is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.All individuals hired must verify their identity and authorization to work in the United States and complete required employment eligibility documentation.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $105,000